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Asian Stocks to Slip on Iran Concerns, Oil Climbs: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·August 6, 2026·1 min read

Asian stocks are expected to edge lower Friday after a resurgence in geopolitical tensions sent US stocks and bonds lower. Oil prices jumped, reviving inflation concerns ahead of a key US jobs report. The market is reacting to the heightened geopolitical risk and its potential impact on the economic outlook.

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